Preston’s Legacy

Written By Ellen Marrs

One week from today is Preston’s 17th heavenly birthday. September has been off to a very rough start, but I (we as a family) have to keep going. What I would give to go back a year ago with all the excitement that surrounded his 16th. Busy schedules, celebrating, car keys, new whip, and homecoming. It was the best time of my life. and maybe his too. Starbucks and donuts were always a tradition. Big balloons and birthday marathons. 

In one week we celebrate Preston’s life and legacy. Now we are limited and can only do what we can do, while trudging along in grief, missing out on so many milestones, trying to move forward amongst the chaos, all while continuing to honor Preston to the best of our ability. I will forever put you first son, and I can only hope that more people can catch a glimpse of who you were, and the impact you have made to so many. 

Preston William Lord. Named after my legendary Grandpa Bill. If you knew Preston, he had created a legacy before he passed too. Always put others well being before himself, he would help out in any way he could. He inspired me to be a better mother, and person every day. Thank you to those who didn’t know him and could see his into his heart and his essential nature as a human. He was truly the best. 

Thank you Chandler, AZ for honoring my boy. 

—Written and shared by Autumn Renee Curiel, Preston’s Mom

Ellen Marrs

Ellen is a successful entrepreneur, author, homeschooling mom of seven, and three-time Boston Marathon finisher. She is the author of “Lessons from the Finish Line”, her personal story of faith, passion, and perseverance in the pursuit to run 12 races in 12 consecutive months. She is also a compilation author in "Women Who Rock", a book highlighting the stories and successes of women from various backgrounds and stages of life.

The focus of Ellen's business and her personal goal in life is to make a positive impact on the world with those who choose to join her in “The Kindness Revolution”. She teaches individuals, businesses, and non-profit organizations the importance of expressing gratitude through relationship marketing, as well as her signature class, “Gratitude: The Missing Link”. In a span of just three years, the students in her classes impacted over 10,000 people with compassion, gratitude, and kindness.

Ellen was most recently featured by FOX 10 TV, the Boston Athletic Association, Boston University News Service, Voyage Phoenix, and Networking Times magazine, a global publication for the network marketing profession.

Ellen fuels her passion to help others and make a difference in the world by sharing her story with abuse victims, foster children, and potential foster parents. As a motivational speaker, trainer, and mentor, she inspires others to overcome difficult circumstances, pursue their dreams and achieve their goals with unbridled passion. She has mentored countless individuals, businesses, and non-profit organizations in relationship marketing and "acceleration through appreciation".

To relax, Ellen enjoys running, riding motorcycles, and spending as much time as possible outdoors with her family. She currently travels the United States with her husband, Rick, and their seven children.

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